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R139 HKN

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,943 mi
Last recorded155,943 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 HKN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 155,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 135,543 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 135,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 123,262 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 123,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 109,771 miles

air bag light on

Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,260 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 93,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 78,910 miles

airbag light on

Pass 21 Feb 2006 75,320 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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R139 HKN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R139 HKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R139 HKN registered?

R139 HKN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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